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LOT 3052
Divus Carus BI Antoninianus. Died AD 283.
Lugdunum mint, 10th emission of Carinus and Numerian, AD 284. 2nd officina. Consecration issue. DIVO CARO PIO, radiate head to right / CONSECRATIO, eagle standing to left, head to right; II in exergue. RIC V.2 29; Lyon 623. Very Fine.(3.43gr, 22mm, 7h.).
Provenance
Property of a North London, UK, collector.
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